POLITICSJul 8 · 17:00 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

Calcutta High Court seeks affidavit as State says no decision yet on midday meal contract for ISKCON

The Calcutta High Court has requested an affidavit regarding the state's decision on a midday meal contract with ISKCON. The state government stated no decision has been made yet, despite a budget announcement by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on June 22. Opposition parties criticized the proposal, alleging it reflects a BJP government effort to promote vegetarianism.

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